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Commissioners discuss density, parking, and design standards for mixed-use
Summary
Planning commissioners and the vision committee debated a proposed 4-units-per-acre density, parking arrangements (prefer side/rear parking and shared solutions), and architectural and material standards intended to keep development pedestrian-oriented and compatible with the Historic Core.
Discussion at the session focused on technical parameters for mixed-use development. The vision committee said it favors approximately 4 residential units per acre for mixed-use parcels and urged strong design guidance to preserve pedestrian character.
Town Council Member Sandy Hunter voiced support for architectural standards in commercial zones and for measures that keep active commercial uses on primary frontages. The Planning Commission members discussed parking placement (side or rear preferred), shared parking arrangements, and garage/parking expectations to avoid parking-dominated frontages.
Commissioners encouraged staff to draft clear frontage, parking, and pedestrian-connectivity standards for a future ordinance, and asked for examples from peer towns to calibrate design and parking plans.
